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Acting
Streep, Hoffman, Adams, Davis—four Oscar nominations, zero weak links.
Writing
Pulitzer-winning dialogue that weaponizes ambiguity.
Direction
Shanley's wind and light: God's judgment or just weather?

Director
John Patrick Shanley
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